Contributing Editor

Embedded Computing Design

Rich Nass is a regular contributor to Embedded Computing Design. He has appeared on more than 500 episodes of the popular Embedded Executive podcast series, and is a regular contributor to the Embedded Insiders podcast.

Rich has been in the engineering OEM industry for more than 35 years, and is a recognized expert in the areas of embedded computing, Edge AI, industrial computing, the IoT, and cyber-resiliency and safety and security issues. He writes and speaks regularly on these topics and more.

Rich is currently the Liaison to Industry for the Embedded World North America Exhibition and Conference, and has held similar positions with the global Embedded World Conference and Exhibition.

Previously, Rich was the Brand Director for UBM’s award-winning Design News property. Prior to that, he led the content team for UBM Canon’s Medical Devices Group, as well all custom properties and events.  In prior stints, he led the Content Team at EE Times, handling the Embedded and Custom groups and the TechOnline DesignLine network of design engineering web sites.

Nass holds a BSEE degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Podcast/Interview Coverage

Sonatus The Garage Podcast

onalytica Interview

Dev Talk with Rich and Vin

Embedded Executive Podcast

Semiconscious Webcast

IEEE Awards Frede Blaabjerg Talks EVS

Atmosic: Embedded Executive: Energy Harvesting Podcast

 

Article Coverage

Embedded AI Isn’t Enterprise AI, and That’s a Good Thing

Tear Down: Google Pixel Watch 4

Protect Your Home from Thieves and Floods

Advantech Teams With AMD To Maximize Performance at the Edge

Tear Down: Noise Luna Ring

 

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Industrial

Embedded Executive: Allan Yang, CTO, Advantech, Part 1 - Podcast

March 24, 2021

We’ve defined AIoT on multiple occasions; it’s where AI intersects with the IoT. And for our purposes, it typically involves the Industrial IoT, aka IIoT.

Software & OS

Models Help Achieve Maximum Operational Efficiency - Blog

March 23, 2021

A typical design goal is to maximize the operational efficiencies of your system. However, that likely includes designing systems around the latest GPUs, and that can be a daunting task.

Security

Threat Modeling & Intelligence While Working from Home - Podcast

March 19, 2021

During a recorded presentation from  embedded world 2021, Rich and Brandon are joined by Technology Editor Curt Schwaderer, who doubles as Vice President of Engineering at intelligence and security provider Yaana Technologies. The three discuss how the tech industry in particular and connected organizations in general have transitioned from protecting devices from attacks to accepting they will be hacked and mitigating losses to modern threat intelligence and modeling strategies. They then look at this evolution through the lens of employees, who are handling and working with sensitive information and IP, working from home.

Healthcare

Using AI Techniques for Improved Medical Imaging - Blog

March 18, 2021

The analysts all agree—the spend for AI hardware (and software) will be going through the roof in short order.

Security

Embedded Executive: Harry Haramis, GM, PrimeKey - Podcast

March 17, 2021

There’s been a shift in the security outlook, at least in my eyes.

Security

Embedded Executive: Stefan Skarin, CEO, IAR Systems - Podcast

March 10, 2021

Security is clearly in the spotlight these days, and for good reason—hacks continue on a regular basis.

Industrial

Embedded Executive: Phil Gallagher, CEO, Avnet - Podcast

March 03, 2021

When you’re looking for somebody with a bird’s eye view of the electronics industry, there aren’t too many people with a better handle on things than the CEO of Avnet, Phil Gallagher.

Software & OS

Learn About Software Quality at Embedded World 2021 - Blog

March 03, 2021

Even though Embedded World 2021 has gone digital, the opportunities for education are just as plentiful.

Industrial

It’s Official: COM-HPC is Ratified - Blog

March 01, 2021

You asked for high performance in a small, rugged design. Now you have it.

Software & OS

IAR Systems at (virtual) Embedded World - Video

March 01, 2021

Embedded World is here, but it looks very different this year. The pandemic has caused the show to turn virtual, so meetings take place via electronic means rather than face-to-face.

Security

Embedded Executive: Shahram Mossayebi, CEO and Co-Founder, Crypto Quantique - Podcast

February 24, 2021

Security is vital. However, there are many different ways to approach security.

IoT

The Path to AI at the Edge - Blog

February 22, 2021

We’ve been hearing about the benefits of Edge computing and the ability to perform AI at that Edge for quite some time.

Security

Embedded Executive: Phil Attfield, CEO, Sequitur Labs - Podcast

February 17, 2021

Just when you thought you had plugged all the holes, more vulnerability points pop up.

Processing

Embedded Executive: Terry Stratoudakis, Managing Principal, ALE Consultants - Podcast

February 10, 2021

FPGAs represent a comfort zone for many design engineers.

Storage

Alliance Memory LPDDR4 SDRAMs Cut Power Consumption, Up Performance - News

February 08, 2021

Alliance Memory recently expanded its offering of high-speed CMOS mobile low-power SDRAMs with new LPDDR4 devices that all feature on-chip ECC.

Processing

High-Performance, Low-Power DRAM Combines with SoC in a SiP - News

February 08, 2021

What do you get when you cross high-bandwidth memory with artificial intelligence (AI)?

Analog & Power

UnitedSiC Introduces 750-V SiC FET Devices - News

February 08, 2021

The fear (that’s probably too strong of a word) surrounding silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors has subsided for the most part.

Open Source

Embedded Executive: Kevin Dallas, President/CEO, Wind River - Podcast

February 03, 2021

Wind River has been king of the RTOS hill for a long time. We can debate whether they are still the reigning king.

Industrial

Embedded Executive: David King, President, Litemax - Podcast

January 27, 2021

I detect a disconnect—display technology continues to evolve. Not necessarily at breakneck speed, but fast enough that you want to upgrade your technology every few (five?) years.

AI & Machine Learning

Embedded Executive: Ed Kuzemchak, CTO, Software Design Solutions - Podcast

January 20, 2021

The push today is to move AI out to the Edge. But can we handle the processing that’s required for AI out on the Edge?

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